Recent content by mirdif64

Agree, don't see the problem. If it's safe and you can get past them cleanly then go for it, just keep a watch to make sure that none of them try to pull out (which can happen whether you're passing one car, or five)

Sold :cheerleader:

2007 FZ 1 N : 10,000 miles, good condition, MOT & Taxed till 2014, Beowulf can, belly pan, rad guard, braided hoses, Puig screen, Rizoma indicators. Also have genuine Yamaha side cases and mounting rack. Looking for offers close to £4,000 negotiable. Bike is located in North of Scotland (Inverness)

Never seen one like that here. You sure it wasn't Amish country :rofl:

Came across these yesterday on the way home.

Dustin, I have a Shoei with pinlock insert and it specifically mentions day time use only for US, Europe and Aus. Something to do with the light transmission values which may explain the strange reflections. Regards, Steve.

Apparently, black is also stock on UK bikes from '08 onwards. Just bought a set of replica ones for 40 quid (Yamaha ones are 140 !)

p.s. Forgot to mention, I've never heard of clutch issue either

Nothing against the FZ 8 but you are losing a lot of horsepower on a bike which is only a few kg's lighter than an FZ 1. If I was going new, I would be seriously considering the new FZ 09/MT 09 which will have a power/weight ratio closer to the FZ 1 (this is assuming you are looking at a naked...

My '07 FZ 1 N. Just got black mirrors today as I don't like the chrome ones fitted to early models.

Thanks Dicko. The black suits the bike a lot better. Are yours the same as those on Manju's bike. Look identical to the ones on the XJ 6 (N) My brother's wife has an XJ 6. May have to borrow her mirrors :sinister:

Nice job. Are the black mirrors standard ? I have chrome but black looks better. Thought about getting a set from XJ 6

Nice one Einar, where did you get the headlight from ? Could I fit it straight on to my FZ1 (N)